Universal Postal Union Stamps

These Post Office stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued.

10.10.1949 | Centenary of the UPU, Postmarked at Southampton

sold out View FDCs for this issue Universal Postal Union, Centenary of the UPU

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Stock Code:

51216

Issue:

10th October 1949 - Universal Postal Union

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

2 1/2d Two Hemispheres
3d UPU Monument, Berne
6d Goddess Concordia
1s Posthorn and Globe

Producer/Series: BPA & PTS

Postmark:

Southampton CDS Postmark

Notes: I don't know why but these covers are so difficult to find in good condition. This is an exception to the rule with clean postmarks on front and back. Also neat typed address.

Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp

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